Improving soil carbon sequestration stability in farmland through co-application of rice straw and its biochar.

Introduction: Susbtantial agricultural wastes are produced globally which need urgent management policies. To explore the effective utilization of agricultural waste in enhancing soil quality and carbon sequestration capacity, straw and its biochar can be applied as soil ameliorants.

Methods: This study was designed to investigate the impact of different return-to-field methods of rice straw on the transformation between different carbon components in the soil of i fields.

NLRP3 inflammasome activation contributes to acute liver injury caused by CVA6 infection in mice.

Background: Coxsackievirus (CV) A6 has emerged as an important causative agent in global outbreaks of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), which typically presents as a mild illness with a large generalized rash, herpes. However, some patients can develop encephalitis, pneumonia, myocarditis and liver injury. Our previous study took the view that CVA6 could replicate in mouse liver, leading to acute liver injury; however, the precise underlying mechanism remains elusive.

Performance of single PN/A reactor under wide fluctuation of nitrogen load.

Partial nitritation-anammox (PN/A) is a cost-effective technology in high ammonia-nitrogen wastewater treatment. However, PN/A is prone to instability as the ammonia-nitrogen sharply fluctuates. In this study, a packed bed reactor is employed to construct a single-stage PN/A system to investigate the operational characteristics and explore the denitrification mechanism.

Novel Pathogenic Mutation of P209L in TRPC6 Gene Causes Adult Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a leading kidney disease, clinically associated with proteinuria and progressive renal failure. The occurrence of this disease is partly related to gene mutations. We describe a single affected family member who presented with FSGS.

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum X7022 Plays Roles on Aging Mice with Memory Impairment Induced by D-Galactose Through Restoring Neuronal Damage, Relieving Inflammation and Oxidative Stress.

In this study, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum X7022 was applied to ameliorate memory impairment of aging mice induced by D-galactose. The strain showed specific choloylglycine hydrolysis ability based on in vitro investigation. Morris water maze test showed L.

Universal DNA-Based Sensing Toolbox for Programming Cell Functions.

By recombining natural cell signaling systems and further reprogramming cell functions, use of genetically engineered cells and bacteria as therapies is an innovative emerging concept. However, the inherent properties and structures of the natural signal sensing and response pathways constrain further development. We present a universal DNA-based sensing toolbox on the cell surface to endow new signal sensing abilities for cells, control cell states, and reprogram multiple cell functions.

Joint analysis of WES and RNA-Seq identify signature genes related to metastasis in prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer (PCa) has a certain degree of heritability, and metastasis occurs as cancer progresses. However, its underlying mechanism remains largely unknown. We sequenced four cases of cancer without metastasis, four metastatic cancer, and four benign hyperplasia tissues as controls.

An Update on Detection Technologies for SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for the global epidemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), with a significant impact on the global economy and human safety. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is the gold standard for detecting SARS-CoV-2, but because the virus's genome is prone to mutations, the effectiveness of vaccines and the sensitivity of detection methods are declining. Variants of concern (VOCs) include Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron, which are able to evade recognition by host immune mechanisms leading to increased transmissibility, morbidity, and mortality of COVID-19.

Laboratory Indicators for Identifying Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Severity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to study laboratory indicators for the identification of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) severity.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, and the Web of Science for literature that was published before May 2022. The main results are presented as forest plots.

Intratunical injection of rat-derived bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells prevents fibrosis and is associated with increased Smad7 expression in a rat model of Peyronie's disease.

Objective: Peyronie's disease (PD) is a fibrotic disorder of the penis, but effective treatments are lacking. Here, we observed the effects of rat-derived bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) injection in the active phase and chronic phase in a rat model of PD, and the possible mechanism was analysed with fibroblasts derived from rat penile tunica albuginea (TA).

Methods: Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups.

Integrative Analysis of MALT1 as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Prostate Cancer and its Immunological Role in Pan-Cancer.

Mucosa-associated lymphoma antigen 1 (MALT1) is an oncogene in subsets of diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue type (MALT) lymphoma. However, the role of MALT1 across cancers, especially in prostate cancer is still poorly understood. Here, we used several public datasets to evaluate MALT1 expression.

Assessment of Three-Dimensional Reconstruction in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Complex Renal Calculi Treatment.

Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction is a novel imaging technique widely used to improve surgical operations. Some studies have identified its role in Urology for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). To explore the potential benefits of 3D reconstruction technology in PCNL for complex renal calculi treatment.

Fast start-up of PN/A process in a single-stage packed bed and mechanism of nitrogen removal.

The single-stage partial nitritation-anammox (PN/A) process is severely limited by a long start-up time and unstable removal efficiency. In this study, PN/A was developed in 67 days in a novel packed bed equipped with porous bio-carriers by gradually increasing the influent nitrogen loading rate (0.15-0.

Rapid cultivation of aerobic granular sludge by xanthan gum in SBR reactors.

This study focuses on the effect of xanthan gum on aerobic sludge granulation, through close monitoring of the physical and chemical changes of the aerobic granular sludge, and treatment performance. Two sequencing batch reactors (SBRs), R1 and R2, were seeded with activated sludge only (R1) and with a mixture of activated sludge and 40 mg/L of xanthan gum (R2). The results showed that granulation finished on the 20th day in R2, far faster than the granulation time of 30 days in R1.